Overview
BlackSky Q2 total revenue falls to $22.2 mln, missing analysts' expectations, per LSEG data
Net loss for Q2 widens due to derivative loss
Co raises $185 mln in upsized convertible note offering
Outlook
BlackSky expects 2025 revenue between $105 mln and $130 mln
Company anticipates break-even to $10 mln adjusted EBITDA for 2025
BlackSky maintains 2025 capital expenditures guidance of $60 mln to $70 mln
Result Drivers
GEN-3 SATELLITE LAUNCH - Successful launch and commissioning of second Gen-3 satellite providing high-resolution imagery and AI-driven analytics, per CEO Brian E. O'Toole
EARLY ACCESS AGREEMENTS - Multiple agreements signed for Gen-3 imagery and analytic services with international customers
REVENUE DECLINE - Professional and engineering services revenue fell due to variability in milestone-based contracts
Key Details
Metric
Beat/Miss
Actual
Consensus Estimate
Q2 Revenue
Miss
$22.2 mln
$23.10 mln (11 Analysts)
Q2 Net Income
-$41.20 mln
Q2 Adjusted EBITDA
-$2.80 mln
Q2 Capex
$10 mln
Q2 Operating Expenses
$29.90 mln
Analyst Coverage
The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations is 7 "strong buy" or "buy", 1 "hold" and no "sell" or "strong sell"
The average consensus recommendation for the communications & networking peer group is "buy"
Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Blacksky Technology Inc is $25.00, about 26.8% above its August 6 closing price of $18.30
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(This story was created using Reuters automation and AI based on LSEG and company data. It was checked and edited by a Reuters journalist prior to publication.)